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en-usPenn State University Relationsnews@psu.edu (Penn State News)Bill Irwin to share his experiences as actor, clown and writerhttp://news.psu.edu/story/336210/2014/11/25/arts-and-entertainment/bill-irwin-share-his-experiences-actor-clown-and
With credits as varied as “Northern Exposure,” Sesame Street” and the recent sci-fi thriller “Interstellar,” actor, clown and writer Bill Irwin has a lot of experiences to share. And he will do just that when he leads a Q&amp;A on the “Freelance Life of an Artist," from 4 to 6 p.m. on Dec. 3 in 16 Borland Building, which is free and open to the public.
http://news.psu.edu/story/336210/2014/11/25/arts-and-entertainment/bill-irwin-share-his-experiences-actor-clown-andTue, 25 Nov 2014 10:06 -0500Penn State News - moviesPenn State York offers free drive-in movies Sept. 19http://news.psu.edu/story/325871/2014/09/10/penn-state-york-offers-free-drive-movies-sept-19
Penn State York invites movie lovers to the lower parking lot area of the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center) at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 19, when that area is being turned into a drive-In theater! “Maleficent,” a family-friendly movie, is first, followed by a college-friendly movie, “22 Jump Street.” Parking will begin at 6:30 p.m. In case of rain, the movies will be shown in the gym of the Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center.
http://news.psu.edu/story/325871/2014/09/10/penn-state-york-offers-free-drive-movies-sept-19Wed, 10 Sep 2014 20:23 -0400Penn State News - moviesMaster film steadicam operator to speak at Lehigh Valley campushttp://news.psu.edu/story/301892/2014/01/28/arts-and-entertainment/master-film-steadicam-operator-speak-lehigh-valley
Larry McConkey, one of the most respected film stars you've probably never heard of, will share his experience with the Penn State Lehigh Valley community at 7 p.m. Jan. 30, in room 302.
http://news.psu.edu/story/301892/2014/01/28/arts-and-entertainment/master-film-steadicam-operator-speak-lehigh-valleyTue, 28 Jan 2014 15:51 -0500Penn State News - moviesAuthor to explore conspiracy theories during Penn State Beaver talkhttp://news.psu.edu/story/145179/2012/10/26/author-explore-conspiracy-theories-during-penn-state-beaver-talk
Author Barna William Donovan will give a discussion on conspiracy theories at noon Nov. 5, in the Penn State Beaver Student Union Building auditorium. The author of "Conspiracy Films: A Tour of Dark Places in the American Conscious," he will show film clips and discuss conspiracy theory in television shows and movies. Donovan's other books cover film and fandom and include "The Asian Influence on Hollywood Action Films" and "Blood, Guns and Testosterone: Action Films, Audiences and a Thirst for Violence."
http://news.psu.edu/story/145179/2012/10/26/author-explore-conspiracy-theories-during-penn-state-beaver-talkFri, 26 Oct 2012 14:17 -0400Penn State News - moviesAuthor to explore conspiracy theories during Penn State Beaver talkhttp://news.psu.edu/story/145384/2012/10/22/author-explore-conspiracy-theories-during-penn-state-beaver-talk
Author Barna William Donovan will give a discussion on conspiracy theories at noon Nov. 5, in the Penn State Beaver Student Union Building auditorium. The author of "Conspiracy Films: A Tour of Dark Places in the American Conscious," he will show film clips and discuss conspiracy theory in television shows and movies. Donovan's other books cover film and fandom and include "The Asian Influence on Hollywood Action Films" and "Blood, Guns and Testosterone: Action Films, Audiences and a Thirst for Violence."
http://news.psu.edu/story/145384/2012/10/22/author-explore-conspiracy-theories-during-penn-state-beaver-talkMon, 22 Oct 2012 15:41 -0400Penn State News - moviesAuthor to explore conspiracy theories during Penn State Beaver talkhttp://news.psu.edu/story/145914/2012/10/04/author-explore-conspiracy-theories-during-penn-state-beaver-talk
Author Barna William Donovan will give a discussion on conspiracy theories at noon Nov. 5 in the Penn State Beaver Student Union Building auditorium. The author of "Conspiracy Films: A Tour of Dark Places in the American Conscious," he will show film clips and discuss conspiracy theory in television shows and movies. Donovan's other books cover film and fandom and include "The Asian Influence on Hollywood Action Films" and "Blood, Guns and Testosterone: Action Films, Audiences and a Thirst for Violence." His commentaries on conspiracy theories have been quoted frequently by the media, including on MSNBC, CBS News, the BBC and LiveScience as well as in a variety of publications. Donovan holds a doctorate from Rutgers University School of Communication, Information and Library Studies and is a graduate of the film school at University of Miami.
http://news.psu.edu/story/145914/2012/10/04/author-explore-conspiracy-theories-during-penn-state-beaver-talkThu, 04 Oct 2012 18:15 -0400Penn State News - moviesProbing Question: Why do 3-D movies make some people queasy?http://news.psu.edu/story/141347/2010/08/31/research/probing-question-why-do-3-d-movies-make-some-people-queasy
When Toy Story's Woody the Cowboy sails off on a hang-glider or Avatar's Jake Sully jumps off a cliff on the back of a giant flying bird, some filmgoers close their eyes and clutch their stomachs. Why does 3-D make some people queasy?
http://news.psu.edu/story/141347/2010/08/31/research/probing-question-why-do-3-d-movies-make-some-people-queasyTue, 31 Aug 2010 (All day) -0400Penn State News - moviesSuperheroes at the Box Office: How Comic Books Changed Hollywoodhttp://news.psu.edu/story/141144/2010/04/20/research/superheroes-box-office-how-comic-books-changed-hollywood
"Movies based on comic books have many built-in advantages that can make them huge blockbusters, said Matt McAllister, a professor in Penn State's film/video and media studies department, last Wednesday, April 14 at the Penn State Downtown Theatre.
http://news.psu.edu/story/141144/2010/04/20/research/superheroes-box-office-how-comic-books-changed-hollywoodTue, 20 Apr 2010 (All day) -0400Penn State News - moviesHeard on Campus: Matt McAllister on Hollywood's approach to sequelshttp://news.psu.edu/story/168239/2010/04/16/heard-campus-matt-mcallister-hollywoods-approach-sequels
"Movie producers have begun to automatically assume these superhero movies are going to turn into sequels. They think, 'Let's be efficient!' so they end up filming them at the same time."
--Matt McAllister, professor of communications, at the Research Unplugged discussion on Wednesday, April 14; a full-length recording of the event will be available on iTunes on Monday, April 19. Research Unplugged is an informal lecture series hosted by Penn State's Office of Research Publications and held at noon Wednesdays in Penn State's Downtown Theatre Center. The afternoon begins with a brief introduction of the topic, followed by an open floor for questions, comments and discussion. The event is free to the public. Complimentary coffee and light refreshments are served. For information, visit http://www.rps.psu.edu/unplugged/.
http://news.psu.edu/story/168239/2010/04/16/heard-campus-matt-mcallister-hollywoods-approach-sequelsFri, 16 Apr 2010 11:29 -0400Penn State News - moviesPresident Spanier shares his annual holiday movie reviews for 2009http://news.psu.edu/story/171427/2009/12/28/president-spanier-shares-his-annual-holiday-movie-reviews-2009
As has been his practice in the past, Penn State President Graham Spanier shares his annual holiday movie reviews with readers. Most of the movies were seen within the last week. Read on to see which movies he recommends with his ranking on a scale of one to four stars.
http://news.psu.edu/story/171427/2009/12/28/president-spanier-shares-his-annual-holiday-movie-reviews-2009Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:46 -0500Penn State News - moviesPresident Spanier shares annual holiday movie reviewshttp://news.psu.edu/story/180823/2008/12/27/president-spanier-shares-annual-holiday-movie-reviews
Here are my holiday movie reviews. "Relationships" seems to be the predominant theme this season -- but when is it not?
The number of films is shorter than usual this year due to the brief time frame between graduation ceremonies and Christmas. I'm missing a few important movies that will open in most theaters in the next few days. All except one of the listed movies was seen over the holidays. These are on a scale of one to four stars. Most all of those listed are worthy of your ticket purchase, with many very highly recommended.
http://news.psu.edu/story/180823/2008/12/27/president-spanier-shares-annual-holiday-movie-reviewsSat, 27 Dec 2008 21:09 -0500Penn State News - moviesProbing Question: Why are we so fascinated with zombies?http://news.psu.edu/story/141368/2007/10/29/research/probing-question-why-are-we-so-fascinated-zombies
With his 1968 film Night of the Living Dead, George Romero brought the concept of the slow-moving, flesh-eating zombie into mainstream American culture. From Michael Jackson's Thriller video to recent films like 28 Days Later, the zombie has continued to thrill and horrify audiences with the idea of the undead roaming the earth, searching for brains to devour.
Is there any evidence of real zombies existing? And why are we so fascinated with them?
http://news.psu.edu/story/141368/2007/10/29/research/probing-question-why-are-we-so-fascinated-zombiesMon, 29 Oct 2007 (All day) -0400Penn State News - moviesFilm Festhttp://news.psu.edu/story/140989/1998/01/01/research/film-fest
"I envy you your school days," Doc tells Babe, half an hour into the classic 1976 film Marathon Man. "It's the last time nobody expects anything of you."
Doc, played by Roy Scheider, is the older brother, the man of commerce. Babe, aka Dustin Hoffman, is a mere graduate student.
Babe's real-life counterparts may be excused at this point for blowing latte through their nostrils.
Nobody expects anything?
http://news.psu.edu/story/140989/1998/01/01/research/film-festThu, 01 Jan 1998 (All day) -0500Penn State News - moviesMovie Mattershttp://news.psu.edu/story/140937/1994/06/01/research/movie-matters
In the movie "The Hard Way," Michael J. Fox says to a hot-dog chomping cop, "Ever heard of the saying, 'Take care of your stomach, and your stomach will take care of you?'"
The policeman's reply: "What are you, some kind of nutritionist?"
http://news.psu.edu/story/140937/1994/06/01/research/movie-mattersWed, 01 Jun 1994 (All day) -0400Penn State News - movies